Savanna is a seasoned commercial lawyer with deep expertise in technology, data protection, privacy, and cybersecurity. She advises local and multinational companies on commercial contracts, IT transactions, and regulatory compliance across various sectors, including healthcare, finance, emerging tech, hospitality, retail, media, and manufacturing. Clients value her practical, commercially focused advice, particularly in navigating complex cross-border deals and regulatory challenges.

She has advised on IT licensing, distribution and franchising agreements, data breaches, e-commerce, fintech, and mobile technologies. Her experience includes secondments to data protection teams in Brussels and Paris, and to one of Africa’s largest mobile network operators, where she focused on telecoms, technology, and strategic fintech projects. Savanna has particular strength in interpreting and applying data protection laws across Europe, South Africa, and other African jurisdictions.